Breakdown of Wolontariusz wyjeżdża na urlop w lipcu.
na
for
wolontariusz
the volunteer
urlop
the vacation
wyjeżdżać
to leave
Questions & Answers about Wolontariusz wyjeżdża na urlop w lipcu.
Why does wyjeżdża look like present tense if it refers to the future?
In Polish, the present tense of an imperfective verb (here: wyjeżdżać) is often used for planned or scheduled future events.
So wyjeżdża can mean:
- “is leaving / is going away (now)” or
- “is going away / will go (at a known time in the future).”
In this sentence the time expression w lipcu makes it clear that we’re talking about the future, not the present.
Could we say Wolontariusz wyjedzie na urlop w lipcu instead? What’s the difference?
Yes, Wolontariusz wyjedzie na urlop w lipcu is also correct.
- wyjeżdża (imperfective) – sounds more like a planned, scheduled event; it can feel a bit more neutral or descriptive.
- wyjedzie (perfective) – focuses more on the single completed act of leaving; it can sound a bit more definite or factual, especially if you’re stating a decision or prediction.
Both can translate as “The volunteer will go on leave in July,” but the aspectual nuance is slightly different.
What exactly is the difference between urlop and wakacje?